SF6-FREE
Integrated SF6-Free Solutions
Reliability is a fundamental priority across all our operations. We provide robust, high-performance SF6-free solutions — including Gas-Insulated Transformers (GIT), Gas-Insulated Switchgear (GIS), and Gas-Insulated Lines (GIL) — designed to meet the rigorous demands of any industrial or utility application. Whether in heavy manufacturing, power generation, renewable energy integration, mining, steel production, chemical plants, or urban substations, our eco-friendly SF6-free gas-insulated equipment delivers exceptional reliability, enhanced safety, and superior performance in the most challenging environments. These advanced solutions minimize environmental impact while ensuring long-term operational excellence and compliance with the strictest global sustainability standards.

SF6-Free: The Green Switch Revolution

New Regulation For Phasing Out SF6

Effective from March 2024, the EU’s revised regulation sets clear deadlines for phasing out SF6 in new electrical switchgear, pushing the industry toward sustainable alternatives. Here’s a snapshot of the timeline:

  • January 1, 2026: SF6 banned in new MV switchgear (up to 24 kV)
  • January 1, 2028: SF6 banned in new HV switchgear (52–145 kV, ≤50 kA)
  • January 1, 2030: SF6 banned in new MV switchgear (24–52 kV)
  • January 1, 2032: SF6 banned in HV switchgear (above 145 kV)
  • January 1, 2035: General prohibition on new SF6 switchgear (with limited exceptions)

Importantly, the regulation does not require immediate replacement of existing SF6 equipment, allowing industries to adapt without major disruptions.

Sf6-Free Gas Insulated Transformer (GIT)
SF6-Free Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS)
SF6-Free Ring Main Units (RMU)
The EU’s F-gas Regulation (EU) 2024/573 is accelerating the global transition to SF6-free switchgear, driving innovation toward sustainable, high-performance electrical infrastructure.
  • Extreme Environmental Impact of SF6
    SF6 is a greenhouse gas with a global warming potential 23,500 times higher than CO₂, making its continued use incompatible with climate goals and long-term sustainability.
  • Strict Regulatory Deadlines
    The regulation imposes clear phase-out timelines starting as early as January 1, 2026 for medium-voltage switchgear, followed by high-voltage bans through 2035, creating mandatory compliance pressure for manufacturers, utilities, and end-users.
  • Technological Maturity and Proven Alternatives
    Mature SF6-free technologies — including vacuum interrupters, clean air insulation, alternative gas mixtures, and solid insulation systems — now deliver equivalent or superior performance, safety, and reliability without environmental compromise.
  • Sector-Wide Sustainability Imperative
    Critical industries such as utilities, data centers, renewable energy (especially offshore wind), and large-scale infrastructure projects must adopt SF6-free solutions to meet ESG targets, secure regulatory approval, and future-proof investments.
  • Risk Mitigation & Long-Term Cost Advantage
    Early adoption reduces future retrofit costs, avoids potential carbon taxes or penalties, enhances corporate reputation, and supports the broader EU Green Deal and global decarbonization objectives.
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